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Caja Family History

Caja Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cala, Casa, Cava, Caya, Cara, Raja, Caza, Cada, Ceja, Aja

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Where is the Caja family from?

You can see how Caja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caja families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caja's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Caja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Caja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caja census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 135 immigration records available for the last name Caja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Caja. For the veterans among your Caja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caja lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Caja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caja in 1952 was 36, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caja ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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